Journalists from across Africa who are interested in gender issues can attend the second Gender Institute Course (WGI), to be held from September 13 to 18 in Abuja, Nigeria. Deadline to apply is July 30.

The course will explore the link between gender equality and health, governance, education, the economy and climate change, among other issues. Thirty participants of both sexes from all over Africa will take part in the course, sponsored by the Women Empowerment and Reproductive Health Centre (WERHC).

Tuition will be a flat rate of NGN50,000 (US$450). Trainees will be responsible for their transportation and accommodation. Special rates for transportation and accomodation may be available.

For a registration form, send a request to werhcafrica@yahoo.com. For more information, visit http://www.nigeria-aids.org/eforum/MsgRead.cfm?ID=7540.